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There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.
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"There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance."
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There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance. — Hippocrates

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Hippocrates was a Scientist (-460–-370).

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This quote is attributed to Hippocrates, a Scientist.
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Hippocrates lived from -460 – -370.
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